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ESSEX

ROMULUS, MI 48174
0
Baths
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
63
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
35
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wick Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Romulus High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Romulus Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Romulus Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48174These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,133
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,407
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

Essex measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Wayne County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Romulus 48174

How it measures up in Romulus 48174

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Romulus 48174.

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How Essex ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRomulus 48174Wayne County
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac55% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than19409% of homes29% of homes

About Essex

When did Essex, Romulus, MI last sell?

Essex, Romulus, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was Essex, Romulus, MI built?

Essex, Romulus, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Essex, Romulus, MI?

Essex, Romulus, MI is assigned to Wick Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Romulus High School (high), rated D-; Romulus Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Romulus Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Essex, Romulus, MI compare to other homes in Romulus 48174?

Among the 9,901 homes in Romulus 48174, its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1940 against a typical 1971). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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